Open Free School 16 plus Mixed

CAPA College

Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN
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CAPA College
Wakefield, WF1 2QN
504 Pupils
500 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
105 Boys
399 Girls
About CAPA College

CAPA College is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Wakefield, Wakefield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 16–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 504 pupils on roll. School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Claire Nicholson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools 16 to 19
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Wakefield
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Wakefield
Parliamentary Constituency Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward Wakefield North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ENHANCE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 03-09-2018
UKPRN 10068090
URN 145869
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Angela Barrell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2025 30/09/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Angela Barrell Local Governor 09/12/2023 08/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Cowell-Clark Local Governor 30/04/2025 29/04/2029 Appointed by academy members
Michelle Finn Local Governor 15/01/2026 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Sara Jarvis Local Governor 01/12/2025 03/12/2029 Appointed by trustees
Tom Muskett Local Governor 15/01/2026 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Jemma Neal Local Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Ramsden Local Governor 21/06/2022 20/06/2026 Appointed by academy members
William Taylor Local Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Wakefield Girls' High School
0.58 km • Wakefield
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Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
0.59 km • Wakefield
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Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
0.6 km • Wakefield
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Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School
0.7 km • Wakefield
Other
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School
0.75 km • Wakefield
Other
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
0.98 km • Wakefield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
CAPA College is a Free schools 16 to 19 (group: Free Schools) in Wakefield, Wakefield.
CAPA College has 504 pupils, with a capacity of 500.
CAPA College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Headteacher at CAPA College is Ms Claire Nicholson.
CAPA College is at Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN, in the Wakefield local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at CAPA College: Has a sixth form.
CAPA College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Claire Nicholson
Mulberry Way, Wakefield, WF1 2QN
01924583737
www.capa.college/
Location
WF1 2QN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145869
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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